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Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy

#1 in Best Catholic High Schools in Michigan
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • PK, K-12
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 86 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy is a top rated, private, Catholic school located in Pontiac, MI. It has 1,110 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. Tuition is $14,999 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    1300 Giddings Road
    Pontiac, MI 48340
    Telephone
    (248) 373-5300
    Website
    ndpma.org

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $14,999
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
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    Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1280
    24 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    137 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 33 responses
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    • Irish Week is my favorite school event.
      48%
    • Sports
      27%
    • Homecoming
      9%
    • School plays
      9%
    • Pep rallies
      3%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,110
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.24 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.24 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.24 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      C-
    3. Housing
      C
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $31,401
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $778
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $56,300
    National
    $184,700
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    Notre Dame Preparatory School & Marist Academy Reviews

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    I've absolutely loved my time at Notre Dame Prep. I've been here for seven years, from middle school through high school, and I have always been blessed with academic challenges. All of the teachers are very focused on making their respective subjects enjoyable and informative to us students. I believe that the extracurricular opportunities, such as clubs and athletics, are beyond what I could ask for. Overall, I have loved my seven years at NDPMA, and it will be a bittersweet ending to my student career when I graduate this coming May!
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    I really enjoyed my experience at NDP. I felt a new level of readiness not only for my college years ahead but a greater confidence in entering the world. NDP helped me become the best person I can be. Not everything is perfect, I would be concerned if people proclaimed that about a school. The classes were tough and there were maybe two teachers over my four years that I did not completely connect with. But, in the end, these experiences only further prepared me for college life which is filled with difficult professors and classes. When I started my freshman year the athletics were not a huge bragging part of the school, but since my graduation they have greatly improved and created very well-rounded students. I would recommend this school to any hard-working and motivated student.
    During my time at Notre Dame Preparatory I was grateful to have grown as a student thanks to my teachers and all the staff. I made great friends in high school and had the opportunity to be part of a 5 time state championship team. I learned many skills that I still use today and will use forever. These skills including, but not limited to, leadership, motivation, communication, study, and social skills. I am truly grateful for such a wonderful high school experience.